Alain de Botton

Alain de Botton (born 1969) is a Swiss-British writer and philosopher known for applying philosophical ideas to everyday life. He is the author of books such as The Consolations of Philosophy and founder of The School of Life; this quote reflects his focus on how mindset shapes experience.

Quotes by Alain de Botton

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The pleasure we derive from journeys is perhaps dependent more on the mindset with which we travel than on the destination we travel to. — Alain de Botton

Mindset Over Miles: The True Joy of Travel

Ultimately, de Botton’s perspective encourages us to shift our focus from collecting destinations to nurturing a traveler’s mindset. Rather than obsessing over bucket-list sites, we find richer rewards by approaching each step—whether across continents or through our own neighborhoods—with curiosity, patience, and gratitude. In doing so, the act of journeying itself becomes the destination. [...]

Created on: 7/28/2025